Lord Jesus - You and your ministry followed in the steps of John the Baptist.
Christ Jesus - you call us to follow God’s justice and love.
Lord Jesus - you call us to listen to God’s prophets.
Prayers of the faithful:
In company with St John the Baptist and with all the saints, let us prayer for our needs and the needs of the whole world.
1. For the Church, that the Word of God may be truly a light for the nations, so that salvation may reach to the ends of the earth.
2. For the world, that its peoples and their children may grow in justice, peace and prosperity.
3. For all who work in service to others, that their generous self-sacrifice will be rewarded and bear fruit.
4. For our Diocese and for our parish communities, that we may each be filled with the courage, faith and humility of St John the Baptist.
5. For the unborn, that God, who calls them into being and forms them in the womb, may keep them in safety and preserve them from harm
6. For all who are sick or suffering, elderly or infirm, that they will find comfort and healing in Christ.
God of holiness, you made St John the Baptist a mighty herald for your Son. As we celebrate his birth, help us by his example and intercession, to serve you with heartfelt love. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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